Hot Soup on a Freezing Night (Sweet Potato, Kale & Sausage Soup) | Cook with me VLOG

Italian sausage

🥗Healthier: turkey sausage

💰Cheaper: pork sausage

Turkey sausage is lower in fat and calories.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + seasoning

Vegetable broth is lower in calories and can be made from scraps.

kale

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: collard greens

Spinach is often less expensive and still nutritious.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: turnips

Sweet potatoes add vitamins while turnips are more budget-friendly.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion, carrot, and celery; sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Add Italian sausage, breaking it apart with a spoon, and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.

Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer.

Add diced potatoes, bay leaves, and thyme; cook until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.

Stir in chopped kale and cook until wilted, about 5 minutes.

Season with black pepper and red pepper flakes to taste.

Remove bay leaves before serving.

Garnish with parsley and a splash of lemon juice.

Cooking Techniques

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